There is little comprehensive research into autistic adulthood, and even less into the
services and supports that are most likely to foster flourishing adult autistic lives. This limited …

Background: There is a paucity of research involving older autistic people, as highlighted in
a number of systematic reviews. However, it is less clear whether this is changing, and what …

Over the past four decades there have been significant advances in our understanding of
autism, yet services for autistic adults continue to lag far behind those for children, and …

While there is emerging evidence on the prevalence of physical and mental health
conditions among autistic adults, less is known about this population's needs during older …

We used mixed methods to learn about the nature and drivers of mental health changes
among autistic adults in the United Kingdom during the early stages of the COVID-19 …

Depressive disorders are common in autistic adults, but few studies have examined the
extent to which common depression questionnaires are psychometrically appropriate for use …

Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized
by core impairments in social communication as well as restricted, repetitive patterns of …

Not all people conform to what is socially construed as the norm and divergences should be
expected. Neurodiversity is fundamental to the understanding of human behaviour and …

Autism spectrum condition is associated with co-occurring physical health conditions and
premature mortality. Autistic people experience multiple barriers to accessing healthcare …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a highly complex and heterogeneous developmental
disorder that affects how individuals communicate with other people and relate to the world …